I get asked about vocal mixing a lot and rightfully so. We all want professional sounding vocals that sit perfectly in the mix and I believe there’s very little stopping you from achieving that goal. Now, the first thing worth pointing out is that whatever source material you’re working with is going to affect the… [Read More] The two step vocal mixing chain
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This simple EQ move will help your vocals
Have you ever listened to a song and been left really unimpressed by the sound of the vocal? I’m not talking about the vocal performance or the songwriting itself. I’m talking about the actual sound quality of the vocal. Yes, there are many ways to record vocals and depending on the type of voice, there… [Read More] This simple EQ move will help your vocals
Why Level Matching EQ will change how you mix FOREVER!
This is one of the most important things I have ever learned about mixing and I guarantee it will change how you mix forever! Getting to grips with EQ can be tricky. Over time, you start to have more confidence in your decisions and you start to spot the frequencies that need adjusting a lot… [Read More] Why Level Matching EQ will change how you mix FOREVER!
EQ vs. Compression: What’s more important?
We’ve got a real discussion on our hands! When it comes to great production and mixes, which is more important – EQ or Compression? This video came about due an excellent email I received about the various stages of development as a mixer/producer. In that email I was asked which tool I felt was more… [Read More] EQ vs. Compression: What’s more important?
How to use filters to balance guitars and bass
Using filters can make a huge difference to the balance of the guitars and bass in your mix. Not only will using EQ filters help clear up your individual tracks in the context of the full mix, but they’ll also help glue your guitar parts and bass parts together so you’ll have a much more… [Read More] How to use filters to balance guitars and bass
A little known way to balance your midrange
Have you ever been left disappointed by the quality of your mixes? Do they sound muddy and boxy, rather than full and clear? If you’ve answered yes to either of those questions, then this video will help you. I’ve already spoken about how I feel control and balance in the midrange is so crucially important… [Read More] A little known way to balance your midrange